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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-09-16
Saturday, Sept. 10.


''Lincon and Grant, IF. d. is the latest
ticket for 1888.
Mrs Napoleon King was kicked nearly to
death by Joseph White at Rockport, Mass.
There We're many losses of life among the
fishermen on the Grand banks by the gale
of the Sd.
The general executive board of the
Knights of Labor voted to issue a charter
for national trade district assembly COM
posed of shoemakers.
Contrary to previous reports the Ameri-
can mackerel fishers on the Canadian coast
have Jared better than last year, while the
provincials have had hard luck.
1t is reported that the Boston & Albany
and New York, New Haven & Hartford
roads will shorten the run between New
York and Boston to four hours and half,
by Strengthening the track and reducing
grades.
There is much complaint about the man
agement of the New Haven postoftice. 1t
is said to be a common thing for letters to
remain day or two in the Office before be-
ing delivered, and many other instances of
a queer mixedness of affairs are mentioned.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-09-16
Friday, Sent. o.

Gen. Butler has resigned his position in
Ireland.
An international trade union congress is
to be held in London next year
The British trade union congress will agi-
tate for eight hours a day, five days in "a
week. 8
A favorable report is made by officers in
charge of the trial trip of the new cruiser
Boston
The schooner Niagara from Ashland to
Ashtabula, foundered in Lake Superior, ten
men being drowned. 1t is thought the cap
tain's family was also on board.
The state department has received cable
dispatches indicating an alarming spread of
cholera in Chill, and also serious revolu-
tionary disturbances in Central America.
Jake Kilrain's farewell benefit, previous
to his departure for Europe to fight Jem
Smith, came off at the Academy of Music,
New York. 1t was rather tame affair.
Deposit books of the Saco and Biddeford
Savings Institution show that McNeally
misappropriated small sums for several
months before his departure with big
haul.
Grand Master Workman Powderly has
issued circular to the members of the or
der of Knights of Labor, advising its reor
GSni3ation and the formation Of national
trade districts
McGarigle, the Chicago boodler, may not
find Canada such a pleasant place after all.
He is under indictment in Montreal, to-
gether with couple of detectives, on the
charge of conspiracy to slander one Baxter.
Full particulars of the fire at Newburgh,
Ont, show that nearly fifty families are
left without shelter, that not business man
escaped the confagration, and that only
two or three carried any insurance, and
these only for small amounts.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-09-16

prove strong pitcher, provided his arm
recovered its former power. Radbourn is
gentlemanly and brainy; he has always
batted and run bases well; is no record
player. If he was released to-day he could
get offers from dozen clubs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09

a movement is on foot to change the
time for holding the monthly term Of The
County Court of Augusta from the fourth
to the second Monday. AS it now stands.
four OF the ten counties of this Congress
sional District hold their county courts On
the fourth Monday. This conflict fire.
quently results in inconvenience for those
whose business interests are Of public
character
Another excellent reason for the change
is found in the fact that the Valley Of
Virginia is now recognized as the centre Of
the horse market. For some time Har-
rlsonburg has practically monopolized this
valuable trade. The Rockingham court is
held on the third Monday, and the buyers,
from distance. generally secure their
monthly quota at that time. TO have the
Augusta court a week before instead Of a
week after that of the adjoining county
would almost certainly secure to us a good
| proportion of the $50, 900 or 500, 900 paid
out in cash every month by the horse
buyers.
There are other considerations which
render the change desirable, and no good
reason that we know of why it should no;
be made. Certainly the fact that two
thirds of the county courts of the district
are now held on the fourth Monday would
argue that a prevention of this conflict
would enure to the interests of the county
The movement is one which should bt
pressed. 1t will prove Of no little benefit
and cannot injure any one
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09
DryGoods&c.
SLAUGHTERED
A n b ELL'S.
Main Street.

We call special attention to the BAR
GAINS we offer in Dry Goods, Notions,
Fancy Goods and Shoes, at our hand
some store, No. 7 East Main ST, Gorm-
erly Hirsh Buflding.) We have SPLEEN
did stock of everything in the above
lines, and as times are hard and money
scarce, we are going to make them
mo2'e if lo70 prices mean anything, and
ace mean Just q0haf a0e sag, ape are going
to slaughter them.
Look at a IA White Quilt at S. 90
never before sold for less than 81 so.
hite Goods from 81 to soc, sold ev-
erywhere IS per cent higher. Dress
Goods, Silk Velvets, Laces, &c. marked
down IS per cent from our lowest pri-
ces. These are only few of the mark
downs which we have made, but prices
throughout the stock have been cut in
like proportion. Tie goods must go,
and we cordially invite you to come and
get some Of the bargains as they go.
Please don't forget the bzace.-We
have MOVED from Aueusta Street and
are now at No 7 East Main ST., form
e'1Iy The Hlrsh Store.
Respectfully,
GEO. r. BELL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09
Kao,1n or China CLAW.

The Baltimore Sun thus answers cor
respondent who asks " What quantity OF
kaolin, or China clay, is used in the United
States yearly, and what is its value?' The
term kaolin, or clay, when used by practl-
cal potters, usually means the finer and
white qualities, OF such as will make the
grades of ware known as white granite or
stone porceIain-c china clays. Such
clays are found in many parts of the United
States, notably in Maryland. PENNSYLVANIA
and Delaware. The actual quantity mined
is great. as there are so to IS potteries in
the United States, which use from 100 to
5000 or 900 tons per annum each. A
good china clay when washed and ready for
market is worth from $l1 to SIG. 50 per ton
of 2,C00 pounds. Price is governed by
color and Elasticity. Some clays are highly
valued for their color only, others for their
plastic property. The demand is large and
steady for good china clays. To find value
of clays send piece just as it comes from
the earth to any practical potter. Potters
test these matters by fire and water. Yes
sells coming from Liverpool are row bring
| ing English clays as ballast, and they are
sold here at nearly the price of American.
Flint or ground quartz Or feldspar or
ground feldspathic rock are largely used
by potters, and are in good demand. We
have no information of the recent produc-
ton of kaolin in the United States, but in
1880 there were produced in the United
States altogether % ,277 tons, worth $500.
457, Delaware producing 14.5l0 tons; In
diana, 1000 tons Maryland, $50 tons
New York, 125 tons South Carolina, Z ,39.
tons. There were imported in 1884, l6, ii.
tons of kaolin, of a value of $13l ,665. In
the following year the Importation fell te
10,62G TONS
We may add to the above that no inel
kaolin can he found than right here in the
Valley of Virginia. Along the eastern
slope of the Blue Ridge in Augusta county
are deposits which for extent and quality
will rival many of the g banks " from
which the importations are obtained. We
have seen specimens of this clay which
experts have pronounced A !, and there
can be no question whatever of the vast
quantity of it to be found even in this one
county. What is needed is the capital an(
systematic work to develop it. A prohibi
tory duty on the foreign product. so as tt
exclude it altogether, and the putting
forth of little enterprise in this section
would bring tens of thousands of dollar
annually to this section, which now find
its way abroad.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09
At It Again.

1t seems that under the infamous
Mccormick Anderson election law the
Democrats cannot allow ap election to
pass without availing themselves Of its
provisions to rob the people of their rights.
A dispatch from Petersburg, dated the Sd,
says THE Republicans OF Isle of Wight
county will contest the election in that
county which went Democratic at the
election few days ago. The county is
largely Republican. At several precincts
there were more ballots in the box than
there were qualified voters. The Republi-
cans Will also make contest of election
in Prince George county. and papers IN the
case were served on the proper persons to-
day. The case Will be alg ued before Judge
Rives in the County Court on Thursday
next" Mr.. Cleveland 'srecent remarks on
the great crime of tamperng with the bal
lot do not seem to have had any effect upon
his party in Isle of Wight. But when
frauds so Ubiquitous as those stated aDove
are committed. it ought to arouse the in=
dignation of honest men of both parties
and punishment of the offenders.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09
Centreville Items.


Mr.. Benjamin Huffman, an aged and
highly respected citizen who resided near
Centreville, died recently and was laid to
rest in the churchyard at St. Michael's, Of
which church he was consistent member.
The Rev. Mr.. Carnahan, OF the Reformed
Church, conducted the services. Deceased
was in his eighty-fifth year.
Married, near Spring Greek, Va, last
week, Mr.. A. Turner Vance and Miss
Lizzie Snyder, both of Augusta county
May prosperity be theirs through life.
On last Thursday attended the sale Of
the property of Chesley Kinney deceased,
at Stribling Springs, Co. E. Turk. admin
istrator. 1t was a very large sale Of house
furnishing goods, and they brought good
prices. The springs is a fine resort, and
should be opened to the pleasure-seeking
public. There is money there for some
one who will successfully manage the pro-
perty.
Mr. D. II. Driver has bought OF his
brother, S. L. Driver, a large lot of stave
timber, and bark pealing is now in order.
He will move his machine in after harry est
1t has caused business to be lively.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09
A Card.

4iesSNs EtstfoTsi
t'Allow ME through the medium OF Your col.
umns to say to my fellow citizens of Augusta
fiiat feel il duo to them to return my thanks
for the interest they have taken in my behaI
in the recent election, and especiajiy to The vo
ters of Mt. Sidney, Burke's MIL Spring I'M
and Centrevile, for The Majority given the
four precincts Immediately surrounding m
home, and with whom haze been associated
Since childhood. Though deJeatcf9. l feel that
ain in the midst of trtensBS, and should prove
recreant 10 myself If did not extend The same
gratitude to my fellow ctiAehs OF all conditions
and POLITICAL pefsuasions who supported me :is
well as kind feelings towards those of my 0ppo
nents. There is no one more resigned com
pDsedlY 10 the Will OF the people than me-.
self ard would here conclude that, but for a
false impression gotten up by designing par.
ties. IN my announcement in the Speci(tfo,
nhat the people might know who ! was) tool,
occasion o say. that"l was a young man un-
acquainted with the workings of political par
lies This acds true; but by means asserted
that had no fixed political principles though
some of ;-lng pgegdo frenas' did try to make
6apItai oft. not to crafty them, bpt to remove
htv i'm nrassion that they have made up0n aibe5e
j will state what my political opinions are
LIST. am in favor of protecting home indus
tries against pauper labor of foreign countries
and can see no way of doing so, but by .sprotect.
iff tariff enacted by the general government
End. ! am in fay'or Of q free ballot and an hon
est eoit5tG, and Believe when this is stifed that
to q certain extent, this great fabric of liberty
tbe Republican government of inc United States
will fall with it. Now if this be Repub licdais31
then am q BepuhtfeGn.
30. beueVe III euueSIli5 the masses of the
people without reference to color or previous
condition. from the poorest child in the secln9
ded hovel on the mountain side. to tn mo,
qoealihy and influential ofour land. There should
be one common platform upon which afcouId
stand, and that is the floor of the public school
Iuo,n, thus all could start IN ille's race togelh
Ell, oil DO equally lifted for the ;iyocatiois Of
life. be an ot7gdhneais to society and useful men
and women IN the community in which thew
reside; to accomplish this end with as little
burden upon the people of our State as posi-
BILE, am in favor of the "Blair Educational
BILL as passed by the United States Senate. II
this be Rddicalisns, then Lam q RaaicaI Repu6.
Hcdn In my opinion, if these principles IRE
rail, cultivated fields, thriving villages and
prosperous cities, resounding with the b,lny
hum of industry and the classic melody of liz.
erature will soon echo throughout the Old Do
minion. Yours truly, ~
June 9th, 1887. II. STUART HoucF.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09
The Irish Eyictions.

It is difficult in this age Of civilization
to understood the heartlesg cruelty, the
barbarous tartnre that have marEed the re-
cent evictlGns in Ireland. The record
reads like story Of the Middle Ages. II
is tale of suffering and want Of black
war against women and children of devil
ish malignity that would put to blush the
most strocious act of savage. Having
reduced the Irish people to state of fam
inc, the agents of the landlords ore now
employed in driving the starving shadows
from the miserable novels they occupied
and turning them homeless and shelterless
into the road. Helpless infancy women
in the agonies of childbirth, deerepil age
and hopeless inyalids are alike the victims
OF this cruel warfare, the like Of which
never before disgFaGeedl the annals Of civi
lization.
If there is such thing as retributive
justice, England will yet drain the cup of
bitterness to its very Gregs. SheIs sowing
the dragon teeth, and the iron harvest will
CONS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09

THE coke stlike in Pennsylvania is react
ing on the workingmen in other cities.
Every blast furnace in the country, with
the exception of those run by natural gas,
will he compelled to shut down, unless an
agreement IS coached between the Con-
nelIsville miners and tic companies. Al
ready quite number of rolling pills in
the West haye closed their works. Should
the suspension beaome general, a half mil
lion men will he thrown opt 2,f employment.
We trust that such a calamity ylll be
averted. The labor leaders should use
their influence to bring about a resumption
of work. No one can gainsay the right of
workingmen to quit work if the gemqner-
alton is not satisfactory. but before gen
eral strike is ordered. the leaders should
consider its effect on the labOring masses.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09

ELECTROMAGNETIC. 7. Fudge. 16l; G. \
Mct.lwee, "a. Commonwealth s AttorEey-J
Campbell, 1876 James Bowler, 60; VIM Skeen
20. Clerk of Courts-I. j. Hobbs, ISL. d. N. Da
Wis, 81. Sherif-S. G. Dyer. ~, VIM .Helmintol
Ter, 80; . II Burns, Is. ST Fudge, SO; Franl
Clark, 1855. Charles Carter. H..
Gr{githS.-Jos. II, Fudge. 56; G. NJ: Nc Elwee ,25
Campbell II. Bowler &c, Skeen &; Hobbs II, Da
Wis Is; Dyer rs tol!er, i, burns IL; Fudge
s, Clark 43. Carter IL,
Dalnron.-Jos 7 Fudge 60, G NJ McEIwee II:
X Campbell II, Jas Bowler 90, Skeen 00 Hobbs
SO. Davis SO; Dyer 3D. Helmintoler2t, Barns, %
Fudge Is, Clark q, Carter So.
ArrMfS.-Jos r. Fudge by, MIC Elwee q; Camp
bell 1872, Bowler S, Skeen 0n; Hobbs 81, Davis l62
Eyer 80. Felmintolier n, Burns 50; Fudge Is
Clarke u, Carter, 90.
Lo2e Moor. (JachS0aS RiUeT)-Jos. T. Fudge 207
Mcf lwee 76 Campbell 1873, fowler So. Skeen CO.
Hobbs llG. Davis l6i; Dyer, 81, Ielmitoller u.s.,
Barns 90, Fudge 203, Clark rs, Carter 90.
CLIFTON Forgc,-Jos. T. Fudge 81, NIcElwee, 70
Campheli i34, Bowler 81 Skeen 90; Hobbs ICS Da-
Wis -; Dyer 80 Hemintoller q, %uTns Is; Fudge
~ Clarke C6, Carter9,
LongdQ}e (Pc3erS Eta1c1). Jos, It. Fudge l3l
McGlWee Il; Cam pbell 1871, Bowler 81, -Skeen %
Hobbs l2l. Davis "A; Dyer 76 HelmintolleF, TO
Burpesl II; Fudge lis, Clark ST. Carter l.
7otd1s-Jos Z. Fudge, Sll; G. nj. McEIwee, S44
j. X. Campbell 72I; Janles Bowler, 3l2 William
Skeen, Al. J. j. Hobbs, 10; d. N Davis, Al. s.
G. Byer, SIS; VIM. Heimintollef, sos; d. II. NJ
knTns, 1873. S. |. Fudge, 5l9; FRANK Clark, 457
Charles Carter. III.
Gen. 8 keen was not candidate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09
The Recorder furnishes the following
items from Highland county,

lEt lCeCOFuCF i uIllloIltS tllt lDlIUA! NY
items from Highland county:
Miss Clara Gibson is visiting her sister
Mrs. David M. Kyle, on Long Glade, Au-
gusta county.
Messrs. Martin Whitmore and David
Gilkeson, of Parnassus, Augusta county
wert visiting the formers daughter, Mrs
6. G. Homan, on Back Creek, this week,
Died. at Huntsville, the residence of her
husblnd, John Swadley, Esq. May 2Sth,
1887 Mrs. Hannah Swadley, daughter OF
Henry nevener, deceased in the 39th year
of her age Her remains were carried to
Hightown and buried there on Monday
morling last
Ashort time since two sons of Arson
o. Wade, on Back Creek. caught a snow
white ground hog, about the size Of a cat,
and supposed to be about a year old. Its
eyes are wine colored, and has all of the
habits of the ground hog, and IS a ground
hog in all except its color. His hogship is
heing "petteqn ana is becoming quite
.oiaestieated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09

RENDERING COpPONs,-4 e LYNCH
burg AdUaace of June 9, says: Almost with.
out exception, the taxpayers of the city,
both large and small dealers, are rendering
payment of their taxes in coupons. The
merchants conducting the largest business
are in the same list with those whose gap
ital stock is but a few hundred dollars,
The coupons are, of course, refused
whereupon the money is paid under pro-
test. and this fact is noted on the Col
lector S books, We are informed that the
taxpayers refuse to have the coupons they
tender listed. In addition to the large
plumber who had previously rendered cou-
pons, iiiare were twenty seven additional
names ard firms added Yesterday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09

The State Executive Committee of the
Lemocratic party, has been called to meet
in Richmond, on the 18th, to fix the date
of the holding of the State Convention.
THERE'S much opposition toa convention in
certain Democratic quarters, but Mr.. Bar
hqur is very pronounced in favor Of it, and
that will settle the dispute. Gov. Lees
opposition ought to make it clear what the
Rlrhour wing ought to do. What will
suit Lee, as a position to the u S. Senate,
WILL not suit Barbour. that is certain.
Barbour was trieked once before, and he
will have the corner of his eye busy here
after.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09
ExECuToR's SALE OF REAL ESTATE.


| AS executor of the Will of Robert G. Blczle
deed Will, in front of the court -house, in tho
| city of Staunton, on
| FRIDAY, THE 10th DAY OF JUNE 1887.
| sell at public auction, the following parcels al
| real estate in the city of Staunton:-
! lst A vacant lot on the West side of North
Lewis street. known as the Merrillatt lot
md. a vacant Lot on the West side of North
Lewis Street, known as the kiVlighan lot.
ard. A lot with q brick shop ON the North
west side of Middlebrook Street. opposite Mil
| lers coal yard, and now occupied by f.. Stock
ton as tenant.
| 4th. A storehouse and lot on the south-side of
| East Beverly Street. designated as lot No. 5 and
now occupied by M, +. Mcnamara, Merchant
Tailor.
| 18th A brick house and large lot on South side
| of West Freaeriek street, adjoining the Mozart
property. designated as No. 30G, known as the
Patterson property.
9TH. Brick Store-house and Dwelling at
tached, and lot on the west side of New Street,
designated as No. Z. and now occupied by Sam i
ShultZ, as a store house and residence.
IEliMS:-One-thlrd of the purchase price cash,
and the residue in one, two and three years of
equal lnstallments, with interest from day of
sale, the purchaser to give bonds, with approv-
ultimate security.
sale to commence at II O'Clock q. M
VIM L. RUSH,
Executor.
E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.
may
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09

The following paragraph from the Alex
alllria Gazette of the "a contains sad news
of an accomplished and genial gentleman
who has many friends throughout Vir-
gAia: The many friends of Col Robert
Mayo, of Westmoreland county, Va. an
eYrepresentative IN Congress from his
dFtrict, will be grieyed to learn that his
mind became SO seriously affected last
week that he had to be taken to The asylum
at Mt. Hope, near Baltimore. It is hoped
That his arrangement viii be only Tempe
nr7
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09
Not a Laughing Matter.

During the closing hours of the Legis-
lature, when the House bill to secure to
operatives of manufactures, &C., the pay.
ment of their salaries at regular Intervals
in lawful money of che United States, and
not in "StOre Orders,n unless they be ne
gotiabe, came up on it's passage i'll the
Senate, Mr.. Grim (Republican) called for
a recorded vote.
Mr.. Koiner, with smile on his face, is
reported to have suggested that. as this
kind of legislation was being inaugurated,
| he thought it should be made perfect. He
suggested. therefore, that the manufactu-
rers be required to give tOnd not to break
or fail that the employees be obligated
not to get drunk Or spend their money in
anything but the substantials of life, and
| that the merchant be required to have
these delivered oyer to the patron for
preparation.
| Koiner great injustice if correct it
shows that he should not again be entrust-
| ed with representative duties. The attempt
| to ridicule about the Wisest and most prac=
teal measure suggested in the Legislature
| evidences a limited comprehension Of the
| interests of the constituent body. Ii there
| is one thing which the working people of
Virginia should demand it is the abolition
of the order" system. At best, the
wages paid are barely sufficient for de-
cent support, and when this limited in
come is reduced by the payment OF eXor-
bitant prices at company stores it simply
amounts to robbery, The men who work
with their hands have too long submitted
to this species of injustice. 1t is time
| they were beginning to look to their indi-
| Vidual interests. Those interests will never
be promoted as long as they are conlided
to the keeping of representatives who at
tempt to ridieule every effort made for
their relief.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09

Miss Catherine S. Wolfe, by clause in
her will. authorized her executors to de-
vote 81 100000 toward cathedral in New
Work to be called the Cathedral of st.
John the Divine. The cathedral will cost
SIS ,OOG, 900. and will be one of the largest
buildings in the world. The trustees under
the charter, of whom Bishop Potter, Geo,
Morgan Dix, Hamilton Fish, William w,
Astor and Cornelius Vanderbilt are among
the most prominent, will issue in few
days circu lar letter asking for subscrip-
lions to.the fund for the erection of tile
cathedral. The elifce is intended to be a
monument Of Christianity, ogen to ali,
though it will be under the general direc.
tion of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese
The choir of the cathedral alone will be
lager than Trinity Church. The main
building and chapels will occupy more than
four times the space covered by st. Pat
rick's Cathedral, at present the largest in
this country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-09

Luke Garrison, sixteen years of age, OF
HarriseabPrg' was arrested at the BAL
timore and ifotcEac depot, Washing
ton, on Saturday last for robbing his
employer. A. a. Dewey, of Burke's Sta
ton, of $GG. He had $5S of the money
when arrested and q bulldog revolver.